Its DAY 4 of our Christmas Blog Hop with Authentique! We hope you enjoy these beautiful Christmas tree decorations and Thanksgiving table decorations from DT member Lynne Forsythe.
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Howdy peeps.....Lynne here.....
My favorite holiday is right around the corner....
THANKSGIVING!!
A time when the ALL the family gather's at my sister's house...
Each of us brings our "favorite" dishes....
I ALWAYS make
New Oreleans Casserole,
Cranberry Relish
Celery stuffed with Cream Cheese and Dates
and topped with chopped Walnuts
and keeping up my grandmother's tradition....
an Apple Pie.
....after we have stuffed our bellies....
we clear off the table...
and it is FAMILY TIME.
Our family time consists of
MAKING SOMETHING...
(this is where I come in!)
We have created placemats using favorite pictures,
ginger bread houses,
decorated Christmas Cookies.
....the time we spend together is
PRICELESS!!!
Now, a while back, when in an unfinished furniture store,
I came across a bag of wooden "Signs" by Darice..
(glad I picked them up!!)
I just knew THEY would come in handy
and they are just PERFECT
for this years CRAFT!!!
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS!
Steps I used to create the Ornaments....
(always subject to the creators choice)
1. Trace an outline of the sign onto a piece of Patterened Paper.
I choose to use the Tradition Collection from Authentique
2. Paint the wooden "signs". Let dry
3. Cut out the traced sign.
4. Distress the edges of the paper.
5. Adhere paper to "sign"
ink edges if desired.
6. Choose from various Petaloo flowers,
precut pieces of Fancy Trims/Lace
and verbage from the Tradition ~ Elements by Authentique
7. Compile Ornament.
I am SOOOOO LOOKING forward to this time
lots of laughs,
conversation...
and the BEST TIME EVER
(at least until next year)
Now I would never think of arriving at my sister's house
without "something" I've made to adorn the food table...
and this year is no different.
While in Wally Land the other day....
I came across a wagon full of small
decorative pumpkins...
and they were 75% off.
I snatched up a few
(ok maybe more than a few).
I had been wanting to create a "White Pumpkin"
so I did...
and placecards to match!
I painted the pumpkin with Gesso,
it took about 3 layers.
I then painted on a layer of Iridescent ~ Gold Silk Acrylic Glaze.
(added a BEAUTIFUL sheen)
I embellished my pumpkin with Petaloo Flowers from the
Botanica and Textured Elements Collections.
....here is a view of the top of the pumpkin.
I will leave you with this quote...
We can only be said to be alive
in those moments when our hearts
are conscious of our treasures.
~Thornton Wilder
Products used for Christmas Ornaments:
Darjeeling
Mini Red Poinsettias
Mini Daisies with Leaves ~ Red
Darjeeling Mix ~ Teastained White
Darjeeling Mini Mix ~ Blue
Chantilly Collection
Mixed Blooms ~ Red and Cream
Botanica
Faux Dried Blooms ~ Ivory
Fancy Trims
Assorted Glitz ~ all Red
Crochet Lace Trims ~ Blue
Fancy Trim ~ Shades of Green
Products used for Pumpkin and Placecards
Botanica
Faux Dried Floral Ephemera ~ Amber
Faux Dried Minis ~ Ivory/Green/Brown
Faux Dried Blooms ~ Amber/Ivory
Faux Dried Berry Clusters ~ Red/Green
Textured Elements
Mixed Textured Blossoms ~ Ivory
Fancy Trims
Fancy Trims ~ Shades of Green
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"HOW to WIN a prize" ...
We will be choosing winners all week so so don't forget...
And what "treasures" these projects are... just so simple but so beautiful ... Autherntique Papers and Petaloo flowers were so meant for each other ! Love, love, love those textured flowers I want them in every color; then I want one each of EVERY other flower... they are just so pretty , love the colors !!!
Posted by: Rosann Barnes | 11/17/2013 at 02:38 PM
Love the decorated pumpkin.
Posted by: Jdarrell | 11/17/2013 at 02:20 PM
Wow!!! Love all those beautiful projects!!!!
Posted by: Janet Lebeau | 11/16/2013 at 03:45 PM
The hemp, the ornaments, the flowers, just a perfect display. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Candace Bunch | 11/16/2013 at 11:59 AM
Lynne what a wonderful way to share time with family - creating together. Outside of my sister most of my family don't have the creative gene - but I think it would be pretty fun all the same. Great projects thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Loulou | 11/16/2013 at 08:33 AM
Your family time sounds amazing! Could you adopt me? I'll even bring a dish or two. I love the signs and that pumpkin and the placecard is beyond gorgeous. I hope you all have a great time this year and be sure and let us know (with lots of pictures) about family time!
Posted by: plus.google.com/106499394798416985948 | 11/16/2013 at 04:12 AM
Love your altered sign ornaments and that pumpkin is out-of-this-world gorgeous!! What a lucky family to have you in it making such lovely decorations and crafts.
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
Posted by: Janis | 11/16/2013 at 12:00 AM
great ideas!
Posted by: Helene Huber | 11/15/2013 at 08:25 PM
Awesome pumpkins. How clever to decorate them that way.
Posted by: Jean Bullock | 11/15/2013 at 11:08 AM
Beautiful and awesome. Love the ornaments and the white pumpkin is fabulous.
Posted by: Marilyn | 11/15/2013 at 08:35 AM
The pumpkins are fabulous! And how cool to get them on clearance. I love the gold sheen; very nice touch!
Posted by: Studiorose.wordpress.com | 11/15/2013 at 05:51 AM
Absolument superbe... J'adore. Bises.
Posted by: Lescrapdeza Isabelle Uhissy | 11/15/2013 at 04:53 AM
wow!! wow!! very beautiful!! the christmas ornaments and the pumpkin is superb!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Posted by: Berina RGA | 11/15/2013 at 04:33 AM
Awesome projects!! Love your work. Your white pumpkin is very cool, love the twine and flowers. Also love the placecards. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | 11/15/2013 at 02:20 AM
What a great tradition to have! These projects are fabulous! TFS!
Posted by: C Wong | 11/15/2013 at 12:03 AM
love all the projects but especially the pumpkin! t.igo
Posted by: Teresa Igo | 11/14/2013 at 11:39 PM
What an awesome giveaway you're having! And I love the project ideas!
Posted by: Jennifer Stahr | 11/14/2013 at 11:34 PM
WOW WOW WOW
LOVE your family tradition!!!
LOVE your ornaments!!!
LOVE your pumpkins & placecards!!!
Thank you for sharing your crafty inspiration and have a Happy Thanksgiving Lynne!!!
TracyM #6773
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawk-nVBLMtkskpT2zoOgcMURftYSCS3Q99w | 11/14/2013 at 11:07 PM
What a wonderful way to spend the holiday! Wish I could come for dinner. You much have so much fun making decorations together!
Posted by: Jackie Scott | 11/14/2013 at 10:39 PM
What an awesome tradition! And stunning projects! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | 11/14/2013 at 10:10 PM
I just love all you're tags. You're pumpkin is just adorable!
Posted by: Linda T | 11/14/2013 at 10:02 PM
it's a super beautiful projects!
Posted by: Amante Del Papel | 11/14/2013 at 09:46 PM
So much inspiration which I needed! Love the creations here, and soon as I leave your page I am headed to my craft room..Hugs..Patti
Posted by: Patti Doss | 11/14/2013 at 09:43 PM
I love seeing upcycled items! It is even sweeter when purchase the items at a great price. Also thanks for the idea of crafting after the big meal. I think I might start a new tradition.
Posted by: Debbie Agnello Smith | 11/14/2013 at 08:49 PM
Beautiful projects! I'm really loving the ornaments, thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Robin B. | 11/14/2013 at 08:29 PM